AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI for Growth: Montenegro’s President Jakov Milatović met local AI experts, pushing tighter links between universities, public institutions and the private sector, plus ethical rules so AI improves healthcare, education and public services. Clean Energy Buildout: Masdar and EPCG moved Montenegro’s 2GW renewables plan into execution, signing deals for 150MW of solar (Štedim 115MW, Krupac 35MW) and exploring 400MW+ pumped hydro storage to stabilize the grid and enable future exports. Energy Transition Funding: Portugal’s Bondalti marked completion of a €76m decarbonisation project backed by the Recovery and Resilience Plan, cutting CO2 by 36,000+ tonnes and showcasing industrial upgrades tied to renewables. Digital Transformation Push: A regional report argues Western Balkans digital transformation needs tech-driven ecosystems, stronger private-sector roles and faster EU-aligned collaboration to reduce brain drain. Public Health & Climate: Germany reported nearly 10,000 heat-related deaths in 2026 so far, with extreme heat stressing chronic conditions—an urgent reminder for the region as Europe faces a worse wildfire season. Women’s Rights Policy: Serbia’s feminists reacted to Montenegro’s new menstrual leave law, praising the progress while noting public debate over whether it’s a “privilege.”
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